Whales Bar Harbor Maine

Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company

www.barharborwhales.com
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(2.5K) · Boat tours in Bar Harbor, United States
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Our 2024 season has come to an end! We will open again in early May 2025. Bookings for the 2025 season are now available on our website …

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Nov 12, 2024
The whales themselves are always fantastic, the tour boat was a lot too big for my tastes. We went a fair distance to be able to see the whales which wasn't a big deal, it was a nice day for a long…Full review by Tom P
Oct 28, 2024
Enjoyed the harbor. The guide was very knowledgeable in all the wildlife we saw. The crew was nice and helpful. The boat was well maintained.Full review by c4172
Oct 27, 2024
Fun cruise. The constant narration pointed out where the sea gulls, eagles, and sunbathing seals were. Also gave history of the sights along the way. It was very windy, but we were forewarned to go i…Full review by seasong55
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Questions & answers

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Is the last week in September a good time for a whale watching cruise?
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I think September is still a good month (August being better), dress warm and get a seat inside the boat. It’s COLD AND WINDY!
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Do you get to see any lighthouses on the whale cruise?
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We saw 3 or 4 from the boat. They either went around the island so you could see from all sides or turned the boat so passengers on both sides could see well. You don't get off …
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We saw 3 or 4 from the boat. They either went around the island so you could see from all sides or turned the boat so passengers on both sides could see well. You don't get off the boat, but they got as close as possible, and gave the history.
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Hi, we are doing the whale tour the first week of July. Will we need heavy jackets?
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you should definitely bring layers, it gets chilly on the water.
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Answer by Adam K · Aug 18, 2022
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How far in advance should we book a cruise?
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All of our cruises book up quickly! We recommend booking at least a 1-2 weeks prior to your planned visit to Bar Harbor, especially in the peak months...
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